52 13 ... Removing and installing/replacing guide for front left or right head restraint

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Remove rear panel on front seat backrest:

Basic seat, refer to 52 13 198 .

Sports seat, refer to 52 15 198 .

Guide for head restraint with pushbutton:

Release catches (1) and (2) and slide guide (3) upwards.

Fig 1: Releasing Catches And Slide Guide

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Pull guide (1) out of backrest (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Guide Out Of Backrest

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Installation:

Catches (1) and (2) on guide (3) must not be damaged.

Check that pushbutton (4) works properly.

After installing guide (3), make sure it is properly seated.

Fig 3: Catches And Pushbutton

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Guide for head restraint without pushbutton:

Release catches (1) and slide guide (2) upwards.

Fig 4: Releasing Catches And Slide Guide

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Pull guide (1) out of backrest (2).

Fig 5: Pulling Guide Out Of Backrest

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Installation:

Catch (1) on guide (2) must not be damaged.

After installing guide (2), make sure it is properly seated.

Fig 6: Catches And Installing Guide

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